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PRINTED AND PUBLISHED AND COLUMBUS GAZETTE. (Two Dollar Fifty Cent in Advance; TERMS ) (Or, Three Dollars at the end of the year JYcir Scrics....tfo. 11, Vol. 111. COLUMBUS, SATURDAY, JVOVEJKBEK 23, 1833. Whole Number, 1305. Fur the Ohio Suit Journal-TO THOMAS V. MOIlltOW, M. 1). President of the Unformed Mcdicnl Department ol' Worthiugtoii College.-. Sih : Permit us, in helnilf of the Medical Student! of tliia Collide, to submit n few qucstiom for your candid consideration. But, perhaps it may bo proper lor us lirt, to state soiuo of the reasons which have induced us to adopt this course. You must Ailrcudybe aware, sir, that the character of uur Institution sulTors in tho minds of those who have no means of forming a correct opinion of its merits, in consequence of the repeated calumnies which are poured upon it by its enemies. Did they oppose it by staling facts, wo should not object. We do not fear an open and manly discussion. We would court investigation rather than shrink from it. But thu foul uspersions which ara heaped upon us and our system, umo from individuals who, we aru constrained to believe, know butter ; but who slander us for the solo purpose of misleading public opinion. If this he not the case, why do not these individuals, instead of xlcnling in misrepresentations, produce some Arguments to disprove tho merits of the system! Wo believe, sir, that our enemies Juwa this to be impossible s and that they know too, that their only clianco for sustaining their own cause, is to keep the pco-)o ignorant in regard to the real character of the Keformcd practice. Hence, they accrue us of being destitute uf science j call us Steam Doctors, Quacks, &.o. ; and associate us with men who have taken up the practico of medicino from having read Dr. Thomson's book, while they make no pro- ' tensions whatever, to a scientific knowledge. They will not appreciate tho difference between tho man who spends several hundred ' dullars, besides two or threo years of laborious study, for tho purpose of qualifying himself for the prnctico of medicine s and the man whose whole system is contained in a very small book, which may be purchased with the right to practice, for twenty dollars, and read in a few hours. Notwithstanding the disparity between us, however, they ore resolved on identifying us with Thorasonians, or the followers of Howard; and accordingly apply to us the epithet ol Quack, Steam, or Hoot Doctor; and us-suiiie for themselves, or the practitioners of the old School, the exclusive titlu of A'cien-tifie. It is all we ask, sir, all wo desire, that the truth mny be known. Wo are fully a-wure that all Systems, whether of medicine or of liny other science, must eventually stand or fall by their own intrinsic merit. And were our system nearly allied to those with which our opponents would identify it, which oannot properly bo considered only as systems of domestio practice, we would be the last to disclaim it. Uut, sir, wo do disclaim it. We totally disclaim ull connection between the system of practice taught at this College, a4 that promulgated either by Howard or Thuaison. Ami we cull upon yon, sir, as the constituted bead of our Institution, to snstuiu us in this act. Wo do no'. 1.....1 in .loim but that both of the gen tlemen to whom we have alluded, do make use of remedies which enter into our pharmacy. The inuio would be true in regard to the phnrmncopaeia of the United States. Uut, we differ from them very materially, in tho .n.nnnt nf medical knowledge rcuiiisitu to constitute a praotitioncr. In acquiring a knowledge of tho science of medicine we read the same works that are read nt other u.ll Holleres in the United Stales, with the suMi'lion of tho "American Practice," i.:..!. ovrtlniivelv devoted to Ueform. We differ from physicians of tho old School principally in tho remedial agents employed in the euro of disease, lint this difference constitutes us Heformcn ; ami we claim to be Rtformert, nnd Scientific Reformers too. And if our opponents are unwilling to give us the credit of possessing us much Science as themselves, we challenge them to a comparison; tho most approved authors of the old School being tho arbiters. We would now inquire of you, sir, if these statements are not strictly and literally true! 1. Is thero not a vast difference between the Reformed System, as hero taught, and those Systems promulgated by Thomson and Howard! 2. Is there ony pnssiblo reason why the terms Quack nnd Sloam Doctor, should be applied to the graduates of this College, rather than to those of any other .Medical Collego 3. Is not the course of studies pursued at i.:. r-..ll a extensive, ns elevated, and .111. uw. as scientific, ns that pursued nt any other Medical Collogo in our country ( 4. Duos it not require from two to three years to complete the courso nf Medical studies, and receive the honors of this Institution!in, nnt tha nuthors hero read, ns text books, considered as tho highest authorities by the best Medical Colleges in me uuiieii Rlaln.t 6. Does not the difference between the Reformed System and Ihatni tiiooni acnoni, consist in our relying principally upon ro-medius derived (roin the vcgetablo kingdom, and less frequently using the lancet and the knife! 7. Is the intrrnnl uso of ealomcl, or any preparation of mercury, arsenic, or nntimo-ny, sanctioned, under any oirouiustuncos, l)j this School! 8. Will you have the kindness to state the reasons which induce you to differ, in your jiractice, from physicians of the old Schuol J ' J. E. LAZGLL, JOHN WIELSKORD, II. P. CATLGY, EDWARD DAV1SS, L. E. JONES, P. JACKSON, Committee in behalf of the Aledioal Students of Worthington Collego. To Mean. Latell, Brehfnd, Cathy, Dariu, Janet, and Jarkton, Committee in behalf , of ike Medical Students cf It'orthington . College. GlNTLKHES: I am duly sensible of the importance of tho (Object, to which my attention, on the present occasion, is called ; and hasten with pleasure, to respond to tho several inquiries contained ill your cnuiuitiuicutioii. 1 regret, however, tho occurrence of those causes which rondur the present develop, nicnl necessary; for I am, with yourselves, abundantly ootivinccd, that many of the misrepresentations nnd calumnies which have been so industriously propagated, re specting the Keformcd Medical Collego nt Worthingtun, Ohio, havu hud their origin with designing and interested individuals, whose conduct, nt least, in this respect, was prompted by illiberal anil improper motives; but there are, doubtless, many who have honestly imbibed erroneous opinions respecting tho system of Medical practice, taught ami pursued nt the Wurlhiiigtou School, anil the extent of Medical education deemed necessary for the completion of a course of studies. I, gentlemen, duly appreciate the motives which have determined you tu come forward with a view to extricate this Institution from unmerited repronch, and willful misrepresentation ; -and shall ever regard it as a pleasing task, to furnish such information as will aid in the accomplishment of this desirublo object: fur I am very sum that we desire nothing moro than to be fairly ami fully understood, to stand before the public as wo are. On these terms, we are willing to bow with submissive deference to thu enlightened decisions of public opinion. We know that every iiiiJorulliiK?, like the present, has to pass this scrutinizing ordeal ; either to bo sustained by its encouraging smiles, or sink beneath thu irresistible force of its indignant frowns. And believing that nothing would tend mora effectually to insure the triumphant success of the enterprise in which wo have embarked, than that the public mind should he correctly informed on tho several points mentioned in your communication ; I therefore proceed, without further preliminary remarks, to the separate considerations of each. "1st. Is there not a vast difference between tho system of pructicc hero taught, and the systems promulgated by Thonuioii and Howard.11 Aus. As it regards the similarity between the Reformed System of .Medical practice taught nt our Institution, and those of Thomson and Howard, tlieru is not, there never wa, nor there never can exist any connection between them. It is very tree, that most of the articles, if not all, used by Thomson and Howard, us medicines, are also ii'cd by us, in addition to ninny others; not, however, ns being derived from them, nor in the same manner as recommended by them. In short, we helievo that every individual, who takes on himself the highly responsible duties of tho physician, should bo intimately uud thoroughly acquainted with every department of his profession.u3d. Is there nny possible reason why the terms Steam Doctor and Quack should he applied to tho graduates of this College, rather than to those of any other .Medical College!'1 Ans. I know of none; except it bo allowed that superior success anil skill in the treatment of disease, would merit their application. Indeed, I presume it wilt he found that no respectable gentleman, who is acquainted with the real character nf the Institution, will so far offend common de cency and propriety, ns to bestow epithets of this kind on its graduates. "3d. Is not tho course of studies pursued at this College, us extensive, us elevated, and ns scientific, us that pursued nt any other MViIiciiI College in our country JM Ans. I believe it to bo so. Among the authors studied, nro Wistar, Horner, and Dull, on Anatomy; .Ma genii le, ivichcrund and Itroussni", on Physiology; Turner, on Chiuiistry ; hutou anil Lindley, on Hnliiny Dewees, Deninan, and Vulpeau, ou Midwife ry; Ebcrle, Chapman, and Hunch, on Materia Mcdicn; Ebcrle, Gregory, Timelier, and lleach, on tho Theory nnd Practice of Medicine; Cooper, by Stevens, Smith, and Ueach, on Surgery. In addition to these, the works of many other distinguished authors, such ns Sir Aslley Cooper, Uorsey, Hunter, Aherncthy, &c, are studied. "lth. Docs it not require from two to three years to cumpleto tho course of Medical studies, and receive the honors of this Institution?" Ans. As a general rule, it would require from two to threo years to finish n courso of studies. Some very talented and industrious young men huvo completed their course ill a shorter time; particularly those who had been engaged some months or years in the study of medicine, previous to entering the Institution. The time usually reqtiired to finish a course of studies here, is shorter than in other .Medical Colleges, for thu best of all possible reasons : for thu same, or a greater amount of information may bo obtained in a shorter period of time than is usually consumed, in consequenco of the adoption of a bettor mode of teaching. This must appear very obvious to any ouo who will reflect, that, the student hears from three to four Lectures daily, five days in the week for six months; nnd as many thorough examinations, in addition to a general examination nt tho close of each week, on nil the subjects of his study, during that period. During the four remaining mouths of the nniiual session, the student hears from three to four Lectures, and submits to ns many examinations on every alternate day, Sundays excepted. Thus it will bo seen, that the Lectures and examinations in our Medical School, coiitinuo ten months in each year, instead uf four, us is customary in most others. "jib. Aru not the nuthors hero rend ns text books, considered as the highest authorities by the best Medioal Colleges in the United Stntes?" Ans. They are considered among the highest. "6th. Docs nnt tho difference between tho Reformed System nod that of the oh! School consist in our relying priucipnlly tin remedies derived from the vegetable kingdom, and less frequently using the lancet and knife!" Aus. You have correctly stated the great points of difference. "7th. Is tho internal uso of calomel or nny other form of mercury, or uny preparation of arsenic or iiiitiiniuy, sanctioned under any circumstances, by this School !" Ans. Under no circumstances whatever. "8th, Will you havn tho kindness to state t'.io reasons which iudiico you to differ, in your prnctico, from physicians of the old School!'1 Aus. Tho reasons which induco nin to differ from physiciiins of the old School, in my practice, or in other word", those which iirake a reform in ineilieiuo necessary, are, in my estimation, numerous and important. In order to plaeo these, in any thing like n satisfactory manner, before you, it would require an octavo volume containing at least, six or eight hundred puges. Therefore, the circumscribed limits of the present communication, will only allow me to bint at n few of them. When I relied on tho im portance of this subject, and the numerous evils, abuses, nnd imperfections which exist in the practice of medicine, nnd which call for a Reformation, bused upon reason, sci ence and common sense and when I, moreover, recollect that, the live, health, and luturo temporal happiness, of perhaps, millions uf the present age, nnd multiplied millions of those of future times, nro to ho materially uffected, by the success or failure of the means which have already, nnd those that are about to bo instituted for tho ac complishment of this desirable object I know not how or whero to commence. That there aro great and crowing evils and abuses in the practice of the healing art, as at present pursued by tho great mass of practitioners, it is thought no candid and discerning man will presume to doubt. II ho should indulge in any doubts on this subject, in order to convince his judgment of its correctness, it would only be necessary for hiiu to look around him, and behold tho multitudes of his fellow beings, whose carious and toothless jaws, whose emaciated ami mutilated frames, and whoso ruined constitutions, nfford the most convincing testimony of this melancholy truth. Uut, in uilverling tu this circumstance, I wholly .lisclniiu any intention to cast unmerited censure on those who nro regarded as the orthodox disciples of tho present fashiona ble system of medical practice. Far bu it from me to cull in question tho purity of the motives by which they aru actuated; notwithstanding, I have no hesitation in arriving at the conclusion that in its results it but too frequently entails uu incalculable amount of mischief, ou the constitutions of those lllifortiiuute subjects of diseuse, who come under the inlliieuce of tho means on which its pructitioucrs usually rely. Whilst other nrts, sciences uud improvements of every kind, have been marching with rapid strides towards the point of human perfection, and scattering with the hand uf profusion their oouiltless blessings and benefits, nmong the nations of the earth, havo we discovered a corresponding advancement in the nohlc and dignified science nf Medicine, whose high and holy ob ject is the prevention, ulleviiition, uud re moval, of tho numerous pains nnd corporal alflictions incident to humanity! All the facts in the case, the enlightened decisions of public opinion, of present nnd past ages, constrain us to decide this great question in the negative. Huwever humiliating this derision may be, we are, nevertheless, compelled by tho irresistible force of facts, to acknowledge its correctness. This being tho case, there must be some cause to account for its present defective and imper fect state. Thu ndvocates for that species of .Medical Reform, which is sustained ami guided by the illuminating torch of science, helievo the present deplorable state of the science, is, in n great measure, owing to the nature of the means employed ill tho treatment of disease It is well known, that tho various pre parations of mercury, nrscnic, antimony, iron, bismuth, &.r, are regarded as the Samsons of tho Materia Mcdica of modern fash-lonahlu practice; notwithstanding tho operations of these agents is evidently injurious to health and life. It is, however, fur from my purpose to say that no beneficial results have ever followed tho internal use of strong mineral agents in the treatment of disease; for I am convinced that thu converse of this proposition is true. 1 am, ou thu other hand, equally convinced that an immense amount of injury has been, uud is daily being done, by the use of medicines of this churnoter. 11 is on this ground Ihut wo object tu their use. When a dose of calomel, for instance, is udiniuistereii, the most learned and experienced physician is incapable of predicting, with positive certainty, what will bo its effect on the patient. It is true he may, generally, calculate ou its purgntive operation, provided the dose bo sufficiently large. Uut this is by no menus certain. Its nduiiuistration may be, and often is, followed by a profuse saliva tiun, nml ull its unpleasant and injurious consequences, which it was impossible tor any hamuli skill to foresee and avert. Thus (he individual s luttiru health may he materially jeopardized by thu inlliclion of uu injury on the constitution, which will render him more susceptible to the iuiliiencu of the exciting causes of disease. Such nro hut thu too frequent results which follow thu exhibition of strong mineral medicines, they being nf n nature too heterogoneous to ho assimilated to tho animal substance, fre quently acting with dangerous violence on the living solids, producing, sometimes, n disorganization of the parts, and invariably a temporary if not n permanent derange incut of function. Those who linvu frequently submitted to a course of treatment, in which strong mineral medicines havn been mainly relied on, havo tho principal organs uf life so much impaired, that they become extremely susceptible to .ho inllu encoof disease, and in this manner are rendered much more liable to its subsequent at tacks. One nf tho grentcst evils of tho present practice of medicine, nnd ono which calls molt imperiously for tho revolutionizing hand of Reform, is the lifter ellect of tho me dicines administered for the removal of dis- easn. Wo hold that it is tho duty of every physician, when onlled to truat n casu of disease, to make uso of such melius us nre best calculated to remove tho existing dif ficulty, without injuring tho futuro health of the patient. Now I would nsk, in nil enndnr nml lion esty, how ninny of those who nro treated according to the courso recommended hy most of tho authorities of tho day, and strictly followed by tho great mass ol medi cal praotitiouers, comu out of their sick chumhers with constitutions unimpaired hy mediciiio! I fear tho number is exceeding. ly limited. It cannot justly bo denied, but that very many suffer ns much, anil in somo cases, minutely more, from tho ellects ol thu treatment than from tho ravages of tho dis ease itself. It is true that in many cases an had consequences nro noticed immediate ly hy the patient or his friends, which aro clearly and distinctly referable to the means employed; hut he I", perhaps, more indelit ed for this apparent exemplioii from injury to thu strength of his constitution, than to the harmless character me meiiiciui s. Now, gentlemen, it is well known Unit it is uu nvowed object of tins lu-tituliuu, to dismiss, from the list nf its remedial agents, all those articles which ure liable to pruducu disusiruus effects ou the animal system, and substitute those which will ho equally o even more ellio.iciuus in tho removal uf dis ease, without being liable to tho same objections. Wo desiro to have it distinctly understood, that it is on this ground we object to the internal use of tho mineral poisons; and ulso, from u firm and unwavering conviction that they can he ndvaiitageously substituted, under all possible circumstances of disease, by remedies derived from the vegetable kingdom, to the use of which, there does not exist any valid objections, when properly given. I am anions; 'hose who beliovo that there is no kind of necessity to call to our aid any remedial agent which is liable, under ordinnry circumstances, to injure thu stamina of thn constitution. It is far from my purpose to convey the idea that all vegetable medicines nre harmless when improperly used; but this much I do assert, without fear of future contradiction, that when a patient is treated according- to the Uelbnned .Syitcui of practice adopted hy our Institution, his symptoms not only yield re readily, but his recovery is much moru rapid, th in those who nro treated in tho usual wav. (Such have been the results which have been satisfactorily shown to three fourths, or lour fifths, of the citizens for many miles around this place. Another objection which I have tu the present practice of medicine is, the irrnat and unpardonable neglect of I lie surface, particularly in the treatment of febrile and inflammatory diseases. That extended tissue, the skin, so capable ofroceivinn-impressions, is, in i great measure, neglected in tho inauagein.'nt of this extensive class of diseases, notwithstanding its important oIKces are to obviously dera iged. It is known to the physiologist, that the regular and healthy performance of the functions of the skin exerts a powerful iiilluenco over nil tho internal organs and viscera, ns well as over the functions and health of every other part nf the human body. Muw often do we see the unfortunate subject of disease, prostrated under the scorching influence of fever ur inflammation, and very little or nothing being done for his surliice. His medical attendant, perhaps, not appreciating the immense value of external applications and suitable operations on tho surface, is goading his stomach and bowels with the repented impressions of numerous drastic medicines to little or no purpose, nml is surprised to liud his remedies so in"II'ec:iial in arresting the pro-gross of the disease. Wborens the great secret of his failure, in many instances, doubll ess, depends on his neglecting to call tu his aid properly instituted operations on tho surface, r'or in almost nil instances, whcn'we effect a salutary change in the action and functions of tho skin, a corresponding change is wrought on the internal parts. Internal medicines will operate moro favorably, and the disease will be more speedily and effectually eradicated; at least such aro the evidences Hor ded by our experience. If ever the neriod arrives when the Fcienco of medicine shall be disenthralled from tint load uf abuses, errors and imp rlt'ctions wn!i which it is at present burthened. then will its success ful practitioners see the necessity of pay ing more attention to the surl ice, not only in febrile anil nillaiiiuiatory, but in almost every oilier species of disease. Another objection, in inv mind, to the present practice of medicine, is tlniL it in culcates the too frequent uso nf the knile nnd llie.luncet. I would lint, however, be uiiucrsioou as insisting on tu ir universal proscription under all possible circumstances liud niodilic'itioiis of disease and accident, l-'ur I limn uu doubt they aro occasionally necessary, and in some cases, indispensable, in the present stnlo of hied-icul science. It is against their very frequent nml almost indiscriiiiiuatu use, so much advised by many nf iho authorities of tin.' present day, that I desiro to cuter my protest. I-'or I am abundantly convinced that incalculable mischief, and irreuar- nblc injury, nro but the too frequent results. Hundreds of operations in surgery nro annually performed, which an entirely uncalled for, by tlio circiiiiislam es nt thu case, and which might, by a properly instituted curse of treatment, bo avuuled Willi much advantage to the patient, ami safely to the practice. Hut it is more particularly ngainst the Irequeut use ot the lancet in the treatment of levers, and diseases nf an inflammatory character, that 1 should wl-Ii to bear my decided testimony. It is well known, nt least, to those, who aro conversant with the pages ot works on tlio praclico ot medicine, that in almost every case in which febrile or inflammatory excitement prevails to any considerable extent, wo are directed to waste Iho vital fluid with an unsparing hand, so long ns arterial excitement contin ues; and this, too, without even stopping to inqniro whether it would brj practicable to remove thn eniuc of the dise.a-e in a more natural, and consequently a less oujoctiona-hlo manner. There cannot exist a doubt that, in ninotoen cases in twu'y in which wo nre directed to call to our aid the lancet in tlio reduction of febrile or mil iiiiiu itorv excitement, this desirabli object may be accomplished without tho adoption of tint measure,' winch so invariably injures tho stamina of tho constitution. In order to place this matter in a clearer point of view, let us for a moment inquire what takes plaeo with regard to the bloud when a patient is under the iiilluenco ol lever or inlliuimalinn. The appetite coasos; the supplies from which now blood is tormo J, are, nsa matter ot course, cut oil. I hat which is in thn vascular svstuni is under going changes which unlit it to arouse, and stimiilnto into linullhy action, tho various organs and tissues with which it comes in contact, in the round nf tho circulation. A large amount of morbid matters nre min gled ilh the blood, which should have passed off through souio ul' nature's great nutlets, bat which cannot possibly bu removed by blood lettling, tu thu exclusion of that portion of the circulating tlmJ which is indispensable lor the purposes nt lile It would seem to tuo more in consonance with natures tnntliod of relieving herself, to evacuate tho system ol its morbid con tents, by the use of emetics, cathartics, aii'orilics, diuretics, Arc In order to see the Illness ol this remark, it will only be necessary to recollect wiiat are the first evidences ol r"turniii2 health, in cases ol I'eliriln and inll auiuiiiturv diseases. Wo in variably discover, thai tlio secretions ul'tlio skin and kidneys nro materially increased ill quantity, and changed in quality, i lies. nro the welcome harbingers of returning health. .Now, t would ask, it reason, coin inon sense and science, would nut point out this course to tin, as tho most natural and effectual method of expelling the morbid matters which are returned, in consequenco of the diminished energy and action of all the secretory and excretory surfaces. Hy pursuing the courso hero pointed out, tlieso important advantages, ot least, nre gained: First, none of that portion of the circulating fluid, which is necessary to lile, is lost: Second, the individual is relieved in a natural way, anil no injury is sustained by the constitution: Third, convalescence is much moro rapid. The truth of this doctrine, and the superiority of tho practice consequent on it, have been so repeatedly demonstrated in tlio numerous febrile and inflammatory attacks of disease, as scarcely to leave room for a doubt, in the mind uf any individual who lives in the vicinity of this place. These, gentlemen, nre a few among tho numerous reasons, which induce me lodilfer in my practice, from the physicians of tlio old school. However much 1 may respect the talents, scieutilic attainments, and moral virtues of many of tlieso gentlemen; yet I do deeply regret tlio sad and deplura-blo consequences of much of their practice. No considerations of personal respect for them, nor indeed for any other class of men, shall ever restrain mo from the free nnd fearless expression of the honest convictions of my judgment and my conscience, in relation to a matter which involves so much of human happiness in its eventful nnd momentous consequences. Nor can I bo deterred from the faithful and untiring prosecution of the great objects contemplated by the Reformed .Medical College, at Worthington, Ohio, by all tho slanders, calumnies, nnd misrepresentations which ignorance, envy, self interest, nnd malice can invent. The proud and elevated satisfaction, which arises from a consciousness of being engaged in promoting the interests uf a causo, which is calculated to avert so large an amount of hiininn misery, and confer so many invalua-bio blessiugR and benelits upon suflering humanity, will more than compensate lor any d isagreeable sensations that may be created by tlieso fleeting and short-lived evils. If we recur to the history of past limes, wo cannot reasonably proiniso ourselves, an exemption from the nttneks of misguided opposition. We have seen that every great enterprise, whether in medicino or in nny thing else, which proposed an innovation upon long established customs and opinions, lias hud to encounter the severest opposition; and unfortunately for improvements nf every kind, there aru but too many of those, whoso blind adherence to anil bigoted zeal for fashion, will induce them to raise tho Vandal shout of opposition, to every thing that is new, without extending to it, Hint common courtesy oil an investigation, ol its claims to a respectful consideration. In order that it should meet with the full mensure of their hostility, it is only necessary tor them to know that it is not according to the doctrines which their fathers taught. In no art or science, have wo seen this truth more frequent ly and clearly exemplified, than in medicine. All the improvement!, and discoveries which confer dignity ami value on this important science, have been met, as it were, at the point ol the sword on their first introduction to the world. .Such wns tho reception which tho dis covery of the circulation of the blood met. Such was the fate of that important disco very, made by Dr. Jenner, that the vaccine virus was a mild substitute lor, nnd a certain preventive of, that formidable scourge ol nations, tho small pox, Inch had, previous to that auspicious event, spread with unnhatiug fury, its desolating ravages over the fairest portions of the globe. I lie transcendent value ot tlieso contributions to medical science, are now uni versa I ly acknowledged nud duly appreciated; notwithstanding their authors tvere at first denounced as sacrilegious intruders on tlio sanctity of thoso opinions, which had previously been regarded as true. 1 can-nut close tlieso remarks without an acknowledgment of tho sincere and uniniii-gled pleasure I take m calling your alien-turn to an interesting couiniuiiicntion, re cently received by the .Medical Faculty ol Worthington College, through tho llntish Minister, nt " nslnngton, I). (;., Irom the Medical Kelorm Association, of the city of London, ou the great subject of .Mudical Ketiirin. It holds tho following language; 'Tho very imperfect and dangerous condition of tho healing art, in every portion of tho llntish Dominions, has at length arrested a degree of attention, which can not full to lead to the most benelicial re suits. Willi the view of altering this con (lit ion , a most difficult, extensive and com plicated undertaking, thn Medical C rpo rations uf the United Kingdom of Great llritain and Ireland, have already been called upon by tho Hon irablo tho llouso of (yommons, to lurmsli tlio llouso, witn all the Dij .lie j, under which tho prautica of Physic, is regulated in llioir respectivo jurisdictions. "In order still further to pronioto the do-si rahlo objects connected w ith this under-tnking. and to render the Modicol Profes sion as perlect and useful as possible; seve ral members ot tho llritisli Legislature, in conjunction with some, omineiit Medical Practitioners, havo resolved tu call public altcution to thudolcclive state ot the Medical Profession, throughout this United Kiimdom, previous to a Parliamentary in quiry which has been ngrced to take place in tho next session of Parliament, on that ininortnnt subject. It will be seen by tlio abovo extract, that our friends beyond thu Atlantic, nro a runs ed to the importance of this momentous subject; and it is to bu earnestly hoped. thai nothing will uu iouiiu capauiu oi nr-restiiiL' truth nud justice, in tlmir onward marcli in this cnlightonod, and inquiring nor. In conclusion, permit me to say that the present prosperous condition nf our young and thriving lnstniiuuii; tuo saieiy ami superior success ot tho systom ol Medical Prnelico hero adopted; the liberal pitro- na-'O which bus been conferred on most, it not all its graduates; the unparalleled domain! fortliein in every section of thu coun-trv: nnd tho numerous advantages of the miido of instruction which it adopts nil couspiro to atl'ord tavor.ihhi indications. that it will bo triumphantly sustained tiy in onligliieuod public, notwithstanding the uiiliiiiig iMIurts ol its enemies, to uiisl-'ao public opinion in relation to its real character. T. V. MOIUIOW, M. U. .S'urtmher 111, J&W. Vegetable Hair Oil; For the restoration of Hair on bald headst giving health and beauty to the Hair when it becomes dry and begins to decay; ajo, admirably adapted to the preservation of the iui, strengthening and fortifying the roots against the causes which operate to destroy the covering which nature has given wj, and with which we are so loth to part. fBlllIB Vegetable Oil pimcsacs the peculiar -M. property, 10 ltmsj luniit fur in other oili, htit son lit in vain, of ruproiluci a new tj row Hi of huir on hefifls totally baM.' So gpmt are its nourisliinn properties, which it remlily imparts to (he rimt of the huir, that it ret nires hut a (hurt time to produce a new growth, and few applications to check Ihut full ins; of the hair which so of I ens occurs, especially after sickneis. It prevents the hair from turning gray, and when it begins to turn, may he easily checked ami restored (o its natural beauty, hy npplying the Oil. This Oil gives an arceahle fragrance, nnd is preferable tn uny other for perluminz, car lint; and glossing the huir. The huir dots uut become dry after using it. The growth nf hair on Children is wonder fully improved hy the us? of this Oil. Ladies and Gentlemen of the highest rank hnve patronized this Oil very extensively, and such have been its ciTects, in every city where it hat been introduced, it receives the decided preference. To the Ladies in particular, the proprietor would beg leave to say that they will find it admirably adapted to the toilet, posseting as it does u pleasant perfume, and rendering tho hnir so rich in its appcurtince, that no lady who onco becomes ncrpiaiiiteit with this hcautil'ul ami invaluable article will ever consent to do without it. Physicians inferior to none in Medical Science, hnvt) used and recommend it. The con curring testimony of thousands put it beyond doubt, so that the most incredulous no lunger heifutn. The Oil needs no high wrought description ; such is its worth and so highly is it valued by tho'fl who have madetrial of it, (hut it stands nnd will stand upon its own merits unrivaled, sule at tho Ohio Drug Store, by SUMMER CLARK. Sept. 20 2 l y ripllOtMS WIUTR, SUHfJKOJV JL TIS7 feeling thankful for the very liberal encouragement heretofore received from the citizens of this place, once more tenders his professional services to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Columbus and its vicinity, hoping that by a faithful and hnnet discharge nf his duty, he will still continue to merit n liberal share of patronage. Those who have heretofore employed him, nre requested to can ami nave ineir leotn examined, and re paired if necessary. He will be found nt the ollico nf 0 ictor Peckwnrth where he will he happy to wait on ull who may need his services. 1. S. t) an or two young gentlemen who can come well recommended, will receive instruc tions iu the sr.irncft of Dentistry, ou libera) lerms. jan'v it OsSBOIlIV & KING A RE now carrying on the large TAIN-ifa. NING ESTABLISHMENT, formerly awr.ed by John Cunning, near the bridge across the Scioto river at Columbus, wheie they will constantly have on hand and for aie hy wholesale or retail, solo Ijcather, Spanish nud Country Upnerdo. Call Skin. Skirting, (Hack Harneu and Tanned Deer Skins of the first rate quality. Persons from a diMnncc can be supplied with nny quantity by giving a lew days notice. saddlers and bhoemaker will tin well to oall and examine for themtclves. The highest price will be paid in cah for Hides and Skins. .Sept. 14, m. 1 11)0 lilH. nssnrteil Cotton Yarn, from No. 5 to 9, for sule hy D. COMSTOCK & CO. Sept. 12 A CAM). plfflE underfigufd, from Lancaster, in A this State, has taken the imt.M Tavern Stand, nearly opposite to the Public Buildings and Court house, in Columbus, nnd owned hy William Neil, Esq. which will horeaf ter be. known ns the , XTUXIj UOTFili, Anil will be fumisbetl nnil utteiitieil to, in a st vie eon i I to the hiehest expeetntions. The slnires of Tub Ohio Stare Compani stop nt this bouse i nnil their oifine is nttnchcil to the establishment. JOIIM KOIiLE March 1st, 1 R32 50 tf rnilB OHIO GAZE FT EE It, Reviseil an A. Improve"!, anil n nevt- Kilition of dro ler't Jlntiquitiei, nro in pross, nnd will soon bo ready lor sals anil delivery tn subscribers. B. b S. TURNHUIsU 3ent. 7. 3 If TIIIIE snhsoriher huvinif disposed of his L stock in trade to II. S. Finlny, would request those hnvinj oecounts or notes unsettled, to cull nnd settle the snmn without ,leli,y. Z. MANFOIU). Sept. 12 ' TUST rncoired and for snle Ten Barrels of tJJ Olll.KANS MOl.ASSLS McKLVAIN, UALZELL, It Co. April 10, 11133 44 M HI.S. oi l. nke and Zanesville M.9W if Salt, forsnlohy tho subscriber, for oash or most kinds of produce. Z. I1ANFOHD. Sept. 12 1 .Yew Cash Store. THIIIE Subscriber has lust recoiled n new M. supplr of WwieriWii, E'leijA, West India nnd India GOODS; cniuprisine n Renernl assortment of nrlicles suited to the wants nf the country, nil selected with s;re;it care, mi l which he will sell as chenp for ensh, as they can be purchnsed nt any other place in the State. Mo bus on band, (direct from tho Stnte of Maine,) nud will now keep for sale, n general assortment of r'l-SH, of Ilist qunlity, vii: Co.h'Hh, Mnckornl, salted Sea Salmon, smoked English llerrniis, and Toncues nud inil. JOHN BROOKS. N.H. All persons indebted on neenunt or otherwise, nro requested to ninke payment. Sept. 25. 'J 1,1,1 BOI. I INO CLOTH, for snlo bv I.. UOOI'ALE li Co. Oct 4lh, I83J 4-1y IMKKEK'S COMPOUND VEGETABLE SVIllll' , For the Cure nf Jiheumatism and (.lout. WM. A. PARKER, the discovers and patentee of this villmihle im illcine. ml him. self afflicted for some four or live years with a disease, which some ul the scientific denom- lllttteu Uout Mill others Rheumatism, which, wbolber the one or the other, caused the severest piiiu pain so excruciating thnt it dis-toiled his limbs, and for n while disabled him, which the ordinary efforts of professional skill, ami the use of many remedies, hicrhly recommended, failing to cure, the (uflerer, eiiRerly seeking fur relief from nny tpiurlet, unit delermined to leave nothing untried which in mli t surest itsi.ll in likely to benifit him, wns fortunately 1ml to this discovery, Since Ihe iliscoveri i's own happy experience of the cllicucy of this spirit, iu iilfordiug him complete and permnni nt relief, it bus been tried with uncxntnpled success by rarious other persons, some of whose certificates are hereto iippruik'd. In it. tpmlities iiuthine in nntureciiii be in nre simple. It is purely vegetable, ns Iho well known odour of one of its ingredients will indicate, and theugh a compound, nil its ingrtdienls proceed Irom veeettihles perfectly innocent. In its ellects, the pnins ss hich it is professed to cure nre, in most instances, relieved without the knuwleilga nf the patient that it is operutiu; at nil ou the system. It is slightly puritHtive, decidedly nnti febrile, and us the most (tentle aperient is deliditful. While usins, it, the patient mny indulge his appetite in whulever is ne,recuhle to him, w ithout fear of injury, and even u moderate use of nrdent spiiils inn v be indulged without unv other in jury (hiiu that of retarding the cure. The oiscoveier then, having been prompted in the first iiislunce hy a desire to obtain relief for himielf, nnd bavin;; succeeded by expirimenl, nnd now feeling u laudable desire of confri-billing a blessing to the tinmen fnmily, ofTers Ibis valuable medicine to Ihe public ut so moderate a price, thnt it mny not be uut of ihe power of uny who mny be afflicted with these distressing disi nses tn procure relief. Subjoined is a copy of the certificates rc-ftrred to above : I do hereby certify, thnt I wns violently nfflicti d with the Omit : nnd from the use of Purker's Gout nud Rheiunntio inedicinf. wns relieved completely from the pnin. Given under my bund this 25! Ii ilny of August, 1033. WM. KOCK, of Geo. 1 hrreby certify, that I was violently afflicted with the Rheumatism, nnd by using Purker's Compound Vegetublu Spirii, was entirely relieved iu a short time. Given under inr hand, this 2M Nov. IB29. JSO. B. SMITH. 1831, Oct. 31st: I hereby certify thnt I bad two violent attacks of the Rheuniiilism, nnd in both attacks I have been relieved in a few ilny shy the use of Puiker's Compound Vegetable Spirit. JS. EDMUNDS. 1(131, Nov. I2ih: I hereby nertily that I htivefor several years been afflicted with a Rheumatic affectum in the brrnst, and hnva tried seveml medical characters, who have been unnble to effect a cure, and from Ihe uso of one bottle of Parker's Compound Vegetable Spirit have been much benefited, and feel relieved fioiu thccoaiplniuf. WM. REACH. 1(131, Oct. Otbi I hereby cerlify thnt I hail been a long time afflicted with the Rlieunia tisin, and wns at leneth induced tn resort to the use of Parker's Vezctable Spirit, from its beneficial effects iu the neighborhood, nnd from tbe use of one bottle was completely relieved. CHARLES W. TAYLOR. Samo Certificate. GEORGE S. MAP. 1031, Nov. ITtii: I hereby certify that my wile and myelf were both inflicted with Khi'timiitisni, and that I had not been clear of it lor several years. I obtained one bottle of 'inker's Compound Vegetable Spirit, and in n snort lime we were uoin relieved, and havo since continued clear ufit. As we tried no other remedy, have no reason to doubt but that the cure was effected by its use. WM. W Y ATT. The following Cerlifirate it from the Hon. V I'. Ursiii'ii. Northampton Co. (Vu.) March 12(b, 1033. Dear Sir 1 havu received your letter, in which you rctpictt me to give you (,lho best certificate my conscience will allow me to irive, ot the elficnry of Parker's Compound Veget.iblu Spirit." My conscience wi.l ul. low me to give, and I take grt-nt plensuru in giving,ii strong nml decided certificate upon that subject. krou knnw how subject J Mivo been to severe attacks of acute rlu umutism, mid bow intensely I have suffered Irom thnt disease. I have applied cajepnt oil, turpentine, strengthening plasters, irictiun, nml every tiling else which 1 could hear of us a remedy, but 1 never uxpeiienced (he least relief from any of them ; not so with your Compound Vegetable Spirit. I began (o use it ubuut two months ago, and continued it until I had taken nearly two bottles. It bus completely relieved me of the diseuse; and although I have exposed myself imprudently nud fre-(pienlly to dump mid cold wcathor, I have had no si inptoui ol a return of it. So fnr as in) experience extends, therefore, 1 feel fully nuthoiiied to express an opinion, that your medicine is an e Heel mil remedy fur rheumatism, und I unhesitatingly recommend it as such. You arc at liberty fo make whatever use you please of Ibis letter. Your Iriend, A. V. UPSHUR. Smyrna, Delaware, Nov. Mth, IH32. Dear Sir I received your lettcrilated 0lh Nov. with seven boltlis of your Compound Vegetable Spirit. I was pleased In get some more of your Piiiiacea, which cured me of (he most acute Rheumatism ; yen, I w.is almost entirely relieved in 4B hours afier I commenced Inking it, nnil will uso all my influence in introducing il iu our country. You may if you Ibiuk proper make use of my name uuiunu tbe rest who can leslify nf its efficacy. Yours respectfully, THOS. L. TE.MTLE. Mny 8th, 1833. I do hereby errlify, ba( I have been for many tears sorely nlilicted with rheumatism. during n gre.it pure cf whieh time, 1 have been perfectly disabled. I have tried many remedies highly recommended, and employed Ihe most skilllul mi dicul aid without any benefit, and finally had tn resort to your medicine, nud lake great pleasure in stnting, thnt although I ii in nisi , und hove been long afflicted, from It o use of a few hollies of your Corn pound Vegetable Spirit, I urn completely restored lo health and relieved from pnin: nnd 1 oniiiideiitlv recommend it, to the public, ns n safe, pleasant anil efficient remedy f"r rh,ii-;,(,. i. WM. DOl'lill TY. This Medicine may be had at the Store of ihn subscriber, on High street, where no almost immediate cure of Ihe Toulb-Ache, niny be obtained. JAMES M'DOWELL. Oct. 18 iliw r enKMPKIlANt K M.MAN it KS.for 1034 JL For sule nt the Ohio II mk Store, hy Vl.lll II 14 PI'TLVII Oct. 8 9

PRINTED AND PUBLISHED AND COLUMBUS GAZETTE. (Two Dollar Fifty Cent in Advance; TERMS ) (Or, Three Dollars at the end of the year JYcir Scrics....tfo. 11, Vol. 111. COLUMBUS, SATURDAY, JVOVEJKBEK 23, 1833. Whole Number, 1305. Fur the Ohio Suit Journal-TO THOMAS V. MOIlltOW, M. 1). President of the Unformed Mcdicnl Department ol' Worthiugtoii College.-. Sih : Permit us, in helnilf of the Medical Student! of tliia Collide, to submit n few qucstiom for your candid consideration. But, perhaps it may bo proper lor us lirt, to state soiuo of the reasons which have induced us to adopt this course. You must Ailrcudybe aware, sir, that the character of uur Institution sulTors in tho minds of those who have no means of forming a correct opinion of its merits, in consequence of the repeated calumnies which are poured upon it by its enemies. Did they oppose it by staling facts, wo should not object. We do not fear an open and manly discussion. We would court investigation rather than shrink from it. But thu foul uspersions which ara heaped upon us and our system, umo from individuals who, we aru constrained to believe, know butter ; but who slander us for the solo purpose of misleading public opinion. If this he not the case, why do not these individuals, instead of xlcnling in misrepresentations, produce some Arguments to disprove tho merits of the system! Wo believe, sir, that our enemies Juwa this to be impossible s and that they know too, that their only clianco for sustaining their own cause, is to keep the pco-)o ignorant in regard to the real character of the Keformcd practice. Hence, they accrue us of being destitute uf science j call us Steam Doctors, Quacks, &.o. ; and associate us with men who have taken up the practico of medicino from having read Dr. Thomson's book, while they make no pro- ' tensions whatever, to a scientific knowledge. They will not appreciate tho difference between tho man who spends several hundred ' dullars, besides two or threo years of laborious study, for tho purpose of qualifying himself for the prnctico of medicine s and the man whose whole system is contained in a very small book, which may be purchased with the right to practice, for twenty dollars, and read in a few hours. Notwithstanding the disparity between us, however, they ore resolved on identifying us with Thorasonians, or the followers of Howard; and accordingly apply to us the epithet ol Quack, Steam, or Hoot Doctor; and us-suiiie for themselves, or the practitioners of the old School, the exclusive titlu of A'cien-tifie. It is all we ask, sir, all wo desire, that the truth mny be known. Wo are fully a-wure that all Systems, whether of medicine or of liny other science, must eventually stand or fall by their own intrinsic merit. And were our system nearly allied to those with which our opponents would identify it, which oannot properly bo considered only as systems of domestio practice, we would be the last to disclaim it. Uut, sir, wo do disclaim it. We totally disclaim ull connection between the system of practice taught at this College, a4 that promulgated either by Howard or Thuaison. Ami we cull upon yon, sir, as the constituted bead of our Institution, to snstuiu us in this act. Wo do no'. 1.....1 in .loim but that both of the gen tlemen to whom we have alluded, do make use of remedies which enter into our pharmacy. The inuio would be true in regard to the phnrmncopaeia of the United States. Uut, we differ from them very materially, in tho .n.nnnt nf medical knowledge rcuiiisitu to constitute a praotitioncr. In acquiring a knowledge of tho science of medicine we read the same works that are read nt other u.ll Holleres in the United Stales, with the suMi'lion of tho "American Practice," i.:..!. ovrtlniivelv devoted to Ueform. We differ from physicians of tho old School principally in tho remedial agents employed in the euro of disease, lint this difference constitutes us Heformcn ; ami we claim to be Rtformert, nnd Scientific Reformers too. And if our opponents are unwilling to give us the credit of possessing us much Science as themselves, we challenge them to a comparison; tho most approved authors of the old School being tho arbiters. We would now inquire of you, sir, if these statements are not strictly and literally true! 1. Is thero not a vast difference between the Reformed System, as hero taught, and those Systems promulgated by Thomson and Howard! 2. Is there ony pnssiblo reason why the terms Quack nnd Sloam Doctor, should be applied to the graduates of this College, rather than to those of any other .Medical Collego 3. Is not the course of studies pursued at i.:. r-..ll a extensive, ns elevated, and .111. uw. as scientific, ns that pursued nt any other Medical Collogo in our country ( 4. Duos it not require from two to three years to complete the courso nf Medical studies, and receive the honors of this Institution!in, nnt tha nuthors hero read, ns text books, considered as tho highest authorities by the best Medical Colleges in me uuiieii Rlaln.t 6. Does not the difference between the Reformed System and Ihatni tiiooni acnoni, consist in our relying principally upon ro-medius derived (roin the vcgetablo kingdom, and less frequently using the lancet and the knife! 7. Is the intrrnnl uso of ealomcl, or any preparation of mercury, arsenic, or nntimo-ny, sanctioned, under any oirouiustuncos, l)j this School! 8. Will you have the kindness to state the reasons which induce you to differ, in your jiractice, from physicians of the old Schuol J ' J. E. LAZGLL, JOHN WIELSKORD, II. P. CATLGY, EDWARD DAV1SS, L. E. JONES, P. JACKSON, Committee in behalf of the Aledioal Students of Worthington Collego. To Mean. Latell, Brehfnd, Cathy, Dariu, Janet, and Jarkton, Committee in behalf , of ike Medical Students cf It'orthington . College. GlNTLKHES: I am duly sensible of the importance of tho (Object, to which my attention, on the present occasion, is called ; and hasten with pleasure, to respond to tho several inquiries contained ill your cnuiuitiuicutioii. 1 regret, however, tho occurrence of those causes which rondur the present develop, nicnl necessary; for I am, with yourselves, abundantly ootivinccd, that many of the misrepresentations nnd calumnies which have been so industriously propagated, re specting the Keformcd Medical Collego nt Worthingtun, Ohio, havu hud their origin with designing and interested individuals, whose conduct, nt least, in this respect, was prompted by illiberal anil improper motives; but there are, doubtless, many who have honestly imbibed erroneous opinions respecting tho system of Medical practice, taught ami pursued nt the Wurlhiiigtou School, anil the extent of Medical education deemed necessary for the completion of a course of studies. I, gentlemen, duly appreciate the motives which have determined you tu come forward with a view to extricate this Institution from unmerited repronch, and willful misrepresentation ; -and shall ever regard it as a pleasing task, to furnish such information as will aid in the accomplishment of this desirublo object: fur I am very sum that we desire nothing moro than to be fairly ami fully understood, to stand before the public as wo are. On these terms, we are willing to bow with submissive deference to thu enlightened decisions of public opinion. We know that every iiiiJorulliiK?, like the present, has to pass this scrutinizing ordeal ; either to bo sustained by its encouraging smiles, or sink beneath thu irresistible force of its indignant frowns. And believing that nothing would tend mora effectually to insure the triumphant success of the enterprise in which wo have embarked, than that the public mind should he correctly informed on tho several points mentioned in your communication ; I therefore proceed, without further preliminary remarks, to the separate considerations of each. "1st. Is there not a vast difference between tho system of pructicc hero taught, and the systems promulgated by Thonuioii and Howard.11 Aus. As it regards the similarity between the Reformed System of .Medical practice taught nt our Institution, and those of Thomson and Howard, tlieru is not, there never wa, nor there never can exist any connection between them. It is very tree, that most of the articles, if not all, used by Thomson and Howard, us medicines, are also ii'cd by us, in addition to ninny others; not, however, ns being derived from them, nor in the same manner as recommended by them. In short, we helievo that every individual, who takes on himself the highly responsible duties of tho physician, should bo intimately uud thoroughly acquainted with every department of his profession.u3d. Is there nny possible reason why the terms Steam Doctor and Quack should he applied to tho graduates of this College, rather than to those of any other .Medical College!'1 Ans. I know of none; except it bo allowed that superior success anil skill in the treatment of disease, would merit their application. Indeed, I presume it wilt he found that no respectable gentleman, who is acquainted with the real character nf the Institution, will so far offend common de cency and propriety, ns to bestow epithets of this kind on its graduates. "3d. Is not tho course of studies pursued at this College, us extensive, us elevated, and ns scientific, us that pursued nt any other MViIiciiI College in our country JM Ans. I believe it to bo so. Among the authors studied, nro Wistar, Horner, and Dull, on Anatomy; .Ma genii le, ivichcrund and Itroussni", on Physiology; Turner, on Chiuiistry ; hutou anil Lindley, on Hnliiny Dewees, Deninan, and Vulpeau, ou Midwife ry; Ebcrle, Chapman, and Hunch, on Materia Mcdicn; Ebcrle, Gregory, Timelier, and lleach, on tho Theory nnd Practice of Medicine; Cooper, by Stevens, Smith, and Ueach, on Surgery. In addition to these, the works of many other distinguished authors, such ns Sir Aslley Cooper, Uorsey, Hunter, Aherncthy, &c, are studied. "lth. Docs it not require from two to three years to cumpleto tho course of Medical studies, and receive the honors of this Institution?" Ans. As a general rule, it would require from two to threo years to finish n courso of studies. Some very talented and industrious young men huvo completed their course ill a shorter time; particularly those who had been engaged some months or years in the study of medicine, previous to entering the Institution. The time usually reqtiired to finish a course of studies here, is shorter than in other .Medical Colleges, for thu best of all possible reasons : for thu same, or a greater amount of information may bo obtained in a shorter period of time than is usually consumed, in consequenco of the adoption of a bettor mode of teaching. This must appear very obvious to any ouo who will reflect, that, the student hears from three to four Lectures daily, five days in the week for six months; nnd as many thorough examinations, in addition to a general examination nt tho close of each week, on nil the subjects of his study, during that period. During the four remaining mouths of the nniiual session, the student hears from three to four Lectures, and submits to ns many examinations on every alternate day, Sundays excepted. Thus it will bo seen, that the Lectures and examinations in our Medical School, coiitinuo ten months in each year, instead uf four, us is customary in most others. "jib. Aru not the nuthors hero rend ns text books, considered as the highest authorities by the best Medioal Colleges in the United Stntes?" Ans. They are considered among the highest. "6th. Docs nnt tho difference between tho Reformed System nod that of the oh! School consist in our relying priucipnlly tin remedies derived from the vegetable kingdom, and less frequently using the lancet and knife!" Aus. You have correctly stated the great points of difference. "7th. Is tho internal uso of calomel or nny other form of mercury, or uny preparation of arsenic or iiiitiiniuy, sanctioned under any circumstances, by this School !" Ans. Under no circumstances whatever. "8th, Will you havn tho kindness to state t'.io reasons which iudiico you to differ, in your prnctico, from physicians of the old School!'1 Aus. Tho reasons which induco nin to differ from physiciiins of the old School, in my practice, or in other word", those which iirake a reform in ineilieiuo necessary, are, in my estimation, numerous and important. In order to plaeo these, in any thing like n satisfactory manner, before you, it would require an octavo volume containing at least, six or eight hundred puges. Therefore, the circumscribed limits of the present communication, will only allow me to bint at n few of them. When I relied on tho im portance of this subject, and the numerous evils, abuses, nnd imperfections which exist in the practice of medicine, nnd which call for a Reformation, bused upon reason, sci ence and common sense and when I, moreover, recollect that, the live, health, and luturo temporal happiness, of perhaps, millions uf the present age, nnd multiplied millions of those of future times, nro to ho materially uffected, by the success or failure of the means which have already, nnd those that are about to bo instituted for tho ac complishment of this desirable object I know not how or whero to commence. That there aro great and crowing evils and abuses in the practice of the healing art, as at present pursued by tho great mass of practitioners, it is thought no candid and discerning man will presume to doubt. II ho should indulge in any doubts on this subject, in order to convince his judgment of its correctness, it would only be necessary for hiiu to look around him, and behold tho multitudes of his fellow beings, whose carious and toothless jaws, whose emaciated ami mutilated frames, and whoso ruined constitutions, nfford the most convincing testimony of this melancholy truth. Uut, in uilverling tu this circumstance, I wholly .lisclniiu any intention to cast unmerited censure on those who nro regarded as the orthodox disciples of tho present fashiona ble system of medical practice. Far bu it from me to cull in question tho purity of the motives by which they aru actuated; notwithstanding, I have no hesitation in arriving at the conclusion that in its results it but too frequently entails uu incalculable amount of mischief, ou the constitutions of those lllifortiiuute subjects of diseuse, who come under the inlliieuce of tho means on which its pructitioucrs usually rely. Whilst other nrts, sciences uud improvements of every kind, have been marching with rapid strides towards the point of human perfection, and scattering with the hand uf profusion their oouiltless blessings and benefits, nmong the nations of the earth, havo we discovered a corresponding advancement in the nohlc and dignified science nf Medicine, whose high and holy ob ject is the prevention, ulleviiition, uud re moval, of tho numerous pains nnd corporal alflictions incident to humanity! All the facts in the case, the enlightened decisions of public opinion, of present nnd past ages, constrain us to decide this great question in the negative. Huwever humiliating this derision may be, we are, nevertheless, compelled by tho irresistible force of facts, to acknowledge its correctness. This being tho case, there must be some cause to account for its present defective and imper fect state. Thu ndvocates for that species of .Medical Reform, which is sustained ami guided by the illuminating torch of science, helievo the present deplorable state of the science, is, in n great measure, owing to the nature of the means employed ill tho treatment of disease It is well known, that tho various pre parations of mercury, nrscnic, antimony, iron, bismuth, &.r, are regarded as the Samsons of tho Materia Mcdica of modern fash-lonahlu practice; notwithstanding tho operations of these agents is evidently injurious to health and life. It is, however, fur from my purpose to say that no beneficial results have ever followed tho internal use of strong mineral agents in the treatment of disease; for I am convinced that thu converse of this proposition is true. 1 am, ou thu other hand, equally convinced that an immense amount of injury has been, uud is daily being done, by the use of medicines of this churnoter. 11 is on this ground Ihut wo object tu their use. When a dose of calomel, for instance, is udiniuistereii, the most learned and experienced physician is incapable of predicting, with positive certainty, what will bo its effect on the patient. It is true he may, generally, calculate ou its purgntive operation, provided the dose bo sufficiently large. Uut this is by no menus certain. Its nduiiuistration may be, and often is, followed by a profuse saliva tiun, nml ull its unpleasant and injurious consequences, which it was impossible tor any hamuli skill to foresee and avert. Thus (he individual s luttiru health may he materially jeopardized by thu inlliclion of uu injury on the constitution, which will render him more susceptible to the iuiliiencu of the exciting causes of disease. Such nro hut thu too frequent results which follow thu exhibition of strong mineral medicines, they being nf n nature too heterogoneous to ho assimilated to tho animal substance, fre quently acting with dangerous violence on the living solids, producing, sometimes, n disorganization of the parts, and invariably a temporary if not n permanent derange incut of function. Those who linvu frequently submitted to a course of treatment, in which strong mineral medicines havn been mainly relied on, havo tho principal organs uf life so much impaired, that they become extremely susceptible to .ho inllu encoof disease, and in this manner are rendered much more liable to its subsequent at tacks. One nf tho grentcst evils of tho present practice of medicine, nnd ono which calls molt imperiously for tho revolutionizing hand of Reform, is the lifter ellect of tho me dicines administered for the removal of dis- easn. Wo hold that it is tho duty of every physician, when onlled to truat n casu of disease, to make uso of such melius us nre best calculated to remove tho existing dif ficulty, without injuring tho futuro health of the patient. Now I would nsk, in nil enndnr nml lion esty, how ninny of those who nro treated according to the courso recommended hy most of tho authorities of tho day, and strictly followed by tho great mass ol medi cal praotitiouers, comu out of their sick chumhers with constitutions unimpaired hy mediciiio! I fear tho number is exceeding. ly limited. It cannot justly bo denied, but that very many suffer ns much, anil in somo cases, minutely more, from tho ellects ol thu treatment than from tho ravages of tho dis ease itself. It is true that in many cases an had consequences nro noticed immediate ly hy the patient or his friends, which aro clearly and distinctly referable to the means employed; hut he I", perhaps, more indelit ed for this apparent exemplioii from injury to thu strength of his constitution, than to the harmless character me meiiiciui s. Now, gentlemen, it is well known Unit it is uu nvowed object of tins lu-tituliuu, to dismiss, from the list nf its remedial agents, all those articles which ure liable to pruducu disusiruus effects ou the animal system, and substitute those which will ho equally o even more ellio.iciuus in tho removal uf dis ease, without being liable to tho same objections. Wo desiro to have it distinctly understood, that it is on this ground we object to the internal use of tho mineral poisons; and ulso, from u firm and unwavering conviction that they can he ndvaiitageously substituted, under all possible circumstances of disease, by remedies derived from the vegetable kingdom, to the use of which, there does not exist any valid objections, when properly given. I am anions; 'hose who beliovo that there is no kind of necessity to call to our aid any remedial agent which is liable, under ordinnry circumstances, to injure thu stamina of thn constitution. It is far from my purpose to convey the idea that all vegetable medicines nre harmless when improperly used; but this much I do assert, without fear of future contradiction, that when a patient is treated according- to the Uelbnned .Syitcui of practice adopted hy our Institution, his symptoms not only yield re readily, but his recovery is much moru rapid, th in those who nro treated in tho usual wav. (Such have been the results which have been satisfactorily shown to three fourths, or lour fifths, of the citizens for many miles around this place. Another objection which I have tu the present practice of medicine is, the irrnat and unpardonable neglect of I lie surface, particularly in the treatment of febrile and inflammatory diseases. That extended tissue, the skin, so capable ofroceivinn-impressions, is, in i great measure, neglected in tho inauagein.'nt of this extensive class of diseases, notwithstanding its important oIKces are to obviously dera iged. It is known to the physiologist, that the regular and healthy performance of the functions of the skin exerts a powerful iiilluenco over nil tho internal organs and viscera, ns well as over the functions and health of every other part nf the human body. Muw often do we see the unfortunate subject of disease, prostrated under the scorching influence of fever ur inflammation, and very little or nothing being done for his surliice. His medical attendant, perhaps, not appreciating the immense value of external applications and suitable operations on tho surface, is goading his stomach and bowels with the repented impressions of numerous drastic medicines to little or no purpose, nml is surprised to liud his remedies so in"II'ec:iial in arresting the pro-gross of the disease. Wborens the great secret of his failure, in many instances, doubll ess, depends on his neglecting to call tu his aid properly instituted operations on tho surface, r'or in almost nil instances, whcn'we effect a salutary change in the action and functions of tho skin, a corresponding change is wrought on the internal parts. Internal medicines will operate moro favorably, and the disease will be more speedily and effectually eradicated; at least such aro the evidences Hor ded by our experience. If ever the neriod arrives when the Fcienco of medicine shall be disenthralled from tint load uf abuses, errors and imp rlt'ctions wn!i which it is at present burthened. then will its success ful practitioners see the necessity of pay ing more attention to the surl ice, not only in febrile anil nillaiiiuiatory, but in almost every oilier species of disease. Another objection, in inv mind, to the present practice of medicine, is tlniL it in culcates the too frequent uso nf the knile nnd llie.luncet. I would lint, however, be uiiucrsioou as insisting on tu ir universal proscription under all possible circumstances liud niodilic'itioiis of disease and accident, l-'ur I limn uu doubt they aro occasionally necessary, and in some cases, indispensable, in the present stnlo of hied-icul science. It is against their very frequent nml almost indiscriiiiiuatu use, so much advised by many nf iho authorities of tin.' present day, that I desiro to cuter my protest. I-'or I am abundantly convinced that incalculable mischief, and irreuar- nblc injury, nro but the too frequent results. Hundreds of operations in surgery nro annually performed, which an entirely uncalled for, by tlio circiiiiislam es nt thu case, and which might, by a properly instituted curse of treatment, bo avuuled Willi much advantage to the patient, ami safely to the practice. Hut it is more particularly ngainst the Irequeut use ot the lancet in the treatment of levers, and diseases nf an inflammatory character, that 1 should wl-Ii to bear my decided testimony. It is well known, nt least, to those, who aro conversant with the pages ot works on tlio praclico ot medicine, that in almost every case in which febrile or inflammatory excitement prevails to any considerable extent, wo are directed to waste Iho vital fluid with an unsparing hand, so long ns arterial excitement contin ues; and this, too, without even stopping to inqniro whether it would brj practicable to remove thn eniuc of the dise.a-e in a more natural, and consequently a less oujoctiona-hlo manner. There cannot exist a doubt that, in ninotoen cases in twu'y in which wo nre directed to call to our aid the lancet in tlio reduction of febrile or mil iiiiiu itorv excitement, this desirabli object may be accomplished without tho adoption of tint measure,' winch so invariably injures tho stamina of tho constitution. In order to place this matter in a clearer point of view, let us for a moment inquire what takes plaeo with regard to the bloud when a patient is under the iiilluenco ol lever or inlliuimalinn. The appetite coasos; the supplies from which now blood is tormo J, are, nsa matter ot course, cut oil. I hat which is in thn vascular svstuni is under going changes which unlit it to arouse, and stimiilnto into linullhy action, tho various organs and tissues with which it comes in contact, in the round nf tho circulation. A large amount of morbid matters nre min gled ilh the blood, which should have passed off through souio ul' nature's great nutlets, bat which cannot possibly bu removed by blood lettling, tu thu exclusion of that portion of the circulating tlmJ which is indispensable lor the purposes nt lile It would seem to tuo more in consonance with natures tnntliod of relieving herself, to evacuate tho system ol its morbid con tents, by the use of emetics, cathartics, aii'orilics, diuretics, Arc In order to see the Illness ol this remark, it will only be necessary to recollect wiiat are the first evidences ol r"turniii2 health, in cases ol I'eliriln and inll auiuiiiturv diseases. Wo in variably discover, thai tlio secretions ul'tlio skin and kidneys nro materially increased ill quantity, and changed in quality, i lies. nro the welcome harbingers of returning health. .Now, t would ask, it reason, coin inon sense and science, would nut point out this course to tin, as tho most natural and effectual method of expelling the morbid matters which are returned, in consequenco of the diminished energy and action of all the secretory and excretory surfaces. Hy pursuing the courso hero pointed out, tlieso important advantages, ot least, nre gained: First, none of that portion of the circulating fluid, which is necessary to lile, is lost: Second, the individual is relieved in a natural way, anil no injury is sustained by the constitution: Third, convalescence is much moro rapid. The truth of this doctrine, and the superiority of tho practice consequent on it, have been so repeatedly demonstrated in tlio numerous febrile and inflammatory attacks of disease, as scarcely to leave room for a doubt, in the mind uf any individual who lives in the vicinity of this place. These, gentlemen, nre a few among tho numerous reasons, which induce me lodilfer in my practice, from the physicians of tlio old school. However much 1 may respect the talents, scieutilic attainments, and moral virtues of many of tlieso gentlemen; yet I do deeply regret tlio sad and deplura-blo consequences of much of their practice. No considerations of personal respect for them, nor indeed for any other class of men, shall ever restrain mo from the free nnd fearless expression of the honest convictions of my judgment and my conscience, in relation to a matter which involves so much of human happiness in its eventful nnd momentous consequences. Nor can I bo deterred from the faithful and untiring prosecution of the great objects contemplated by the Reformed .Medical College, at Worthington, Ohio, by all tho slanders, calumnies, nnd misrepresentations which ignorance, envy, self interest, nnd malice can invent. The proud and elevated satisfaction, which arises from a consciousness of being engaged in promoting the interests uf a causo, which is calculated to avert so large an amount of hiininn misery, and confer so many invalua-bio blessiugR and benelits upon suflering humanity, will more than compensate lor any d isagreeable sensations that may be created by tlieso fleeting and short-lived evils. If we recur to the history of past limes, wo cannot reasonably proiniso ourselves, an exemption from the nttneks of misguided opposition. We have seen that every great enterprise, whether in medicino or in nny thing else, which proposed an innovation upon long established customs and opinions, lias hud to encounter the severest opposition; and unfortunately for improvements nf every kind, there aru but too many of those, whoso blind adherence to anil bigoted zeal for fashion, will induce them to raise tho Vandal shout of opposition, to every thing that is new, without extending to it, Hint common courtesy oil an investigation, ol its claims to a respectful consideration. In order that it should meet with the full mensure of their hostility, it is only necessary tor them to know that it is not according to the doctrines which their fathers taught. In no art or science, have wo seen this truth more frequent ly and clearly exemplified, than in medicine. All the improvement!, and discoveries which confer dignity ami value on this important science, have been met, as it were, at the point ol the sword on their first introduction to the world. .Such wns tho reception which tho dis covery of the circulation of the blood met. Such was the fate of that important disco very, made by Dr. Jenner, that the vaccine virus was a mild substitute lor, nnd a certain preventive of, that formidable scourge ol nations, tho small pox, Inch had, previous to that auspicious event, spread with unnhatiug fury, its desolating ravages over the fairest portions of the globe. I lie transcendent value ot tlieso contributions to medical science, are now uni versa I ly acknowledged nud duly appreciated; notwithstanding their authors tvere at first denounced as sacrilegious intruders on tlio sanctity of thoso opinions, which had previously been regarded as true. 1 can-nut close tlieso remarks without an acknowledgment of tho sincere and uniniii-gled pleasure I take m calling your alien-turn to an interesting couiniuiiicntion, re cently received by the .Medical Faculty ol Worthington College, through tho llntish Minister, nt " nslnngton, I). (;., Irom the Medical Kelorm Association, of the city of London, ou the great subject of .Mudical Ketiirin. It holds tho following language; 'Tho very imperfect and dangerous condition of tho healing art, in every portion of tho llntish Dominions, has at length arrested a degree of attention, which can not full to lead to the most benelicial re suits. Willi the view of altering this con (lit ion , a most difficult, extensive and com plicated undertaking, thn Medical C rpo rations uf the United Kingdom of Great llritain and Ireland, have already been called upon by tho Hon irablo tho llouso of (yommons, to lurmsli tlio llouso, witn all the Dij .lie j, under which tho prautica of Physic, is regulated in llioir respectivo jurisdictions. "In order still further to pronioto the do-si rahlo objects connected w ith this under-tnking. and to render the Modicol Profes sion as perlect and useful as possible; seve ral members ot tho llritisli Legislature, in conjunction with some, omineiit Medical Practitioners, havo resolved tu call public altcution to thudolcclive state ot the Medical Profession, throughout this United Kiimdom, previous to a Parliamentary in quiry which has been ngrced to take place in tho next session of Parliament, on that ininortnnt subject. It will be seen by tlio abovo extract, that our friends beyond thu Atlantic, nro a runs ed to the importance of this momentous subject; and it is to bu earnestly hoped. thai nothing will uu iouiiu capauiu oi nr-restiiiL' truth nud justice, in tlmir onward marcli in this cnlightonod, and inquiring nor. In conclusion, permit me to say that the present prosperous condition nf our young and thriving lnstniiuuii; tuo saieiy ami superior success ot tho systom ol Medical Prnelico hero adopted; the liberal pitro- na-'O which bus been conferred on most, it not all its graduates; the unparalleled domain! fortliein in every section of thu coun-trv: nnd tho numerous advantages of the miido of instruction which it adopts nil couspiro to atl'ord tavor.ihhi indications. that it will bo triumphantly sustained tiy in onligliieuod public, notwithstanding the uiiliiiiig iMIurts ol its enemies, to uiisl-'ao public opinion in relation to its real character. T. V. MOIUIOW, M. U. .S'urtmher 111, J&W. 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This Oil gives an arceahle fragrance, nnd is preferable tn uny other for perluminz, car lint; and glossing the huir. The huir dots uut become dry after using it. The growth nf hair on Children is wonder fully improved hy the us? of this Oil. Ladies and Gentlemen of the highest rank hnve patronized this Oil very extensively, and such have been its ciTects, in every city where it hat been introduced, it receives the decided preference. To the Ladies in particular, the proprietor would beg leave to say that they will find it admirably adapted to the toilet, posseting as it does u pleasant perfume, and rendering tho hnir so rich in its appcurtince, that no lady who onco becomes ncrpiaiiiteit with this hcautil'ul ami invaluable article will ever consent to do without it. Physicians inferior to none in Medical Science, hnvt) used and recommend it. The con curring testimony of thousands put it beyond doubt, so that the most incredulous no lunger heifutn. The Oil needs no high wrought description ; such is its worth and so highly is it valued by tho'fl who have madetrial of it, (hut it stands nnd will stand upon its own merits unrivaled, sule at tho Ohio Drug Store, by SUMMER CLARK. Sept. 20 2 l y ripllOtMS WIUTR, SUHfJKOJV JL TIS7 feeling thankful for the very liberal encouragement heretofore received from the citizens of this place, once more tenders his professional services to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Columbus and its vicinity, hoping that by a faithful and hnnet discharge nf his duty, he will still continue to merit n liberal share of patronage. Those who have heretofore employed him, nre requested to can ami nave ineir leotn examined, and re paired if necessary. He will be found nt the ollico nf 0 ictor Peckwnrth where he will he happy to wait on ull who may need his services. 1. S. t) an or two young gentlemen who can come well recommended, will receive instruc tions iu the sr.irncft of Dentistry, ou libera) lerms. jan'v it OsSBOIlIV & KING A RE now carrying on the large TAIN-ifa. NING ESTABLISHMENT, formerly awr.ed by John Cunning, near the bridge across the Scioto river at Columbus, wheie they will constantly have on hand and for aie hy wholesale or retail, solo Ijcather, Spanish nud Country Upnerdo. Call Skin. Skirting, (Hack Harneu and Tanned Deer Skins of the first rate quality. Persons from a diMnncc can be supplied with nny quantity by giving a lew days notice. saddlers and bhoemaker will tin well to oall and examine for themtclves. The highest price will be paid in cah for Hides and Skins. .Sept. 14, m. 1 11)0 lilH. nssnrteil Cotton Yarn, from No. 5 to 9, for sule hy D. COMSTOCK & CO. Sept. 12 A CAM). plfflE underfigufd, from Lancaster, in A this State, has taken the imt.M Tavern Stand, nearly opposite to the Public Buildings and Court house, in Columbus, nnd owned hy William Neil, Esq. which will horeaf ter be. known ns the , XTUXIj UOTFili, Anil will be fumisbetl nnil utteiitieil to, in a st vie eon i I to the hiehest expeetntions. The slnires of Tub Ohio Stare Compani stop nt this bouse i nnil their oifine is nttnchcil to the establishment. JOIIM KOIiLE March 1st, 1 R32 50 tf rnilB OHIO GAZE FT EE It, Reviseil an A. Improve"!, anil n nevt- Kilition of dro ler't Jlntiquitiei, nro in pross, nnd will soon bo ready lor sals anil delivery tn subscribers. B. b S. TURNHUIsU 3ent. 7. 3 If TIIIIE snhsoriher huvinif disposed of his L stock in trade to II. S. Finlny, would request those hnvinj oecounts or notes unsettled, to cull nnd settle the snmn without ,leli,y. Z. MANFOIU). Sept. 12 ' TUST rncoired and for snle Ten Barrels of tJJ Olll.KANS MOl.ASSLS McKLVAIN, UALZELL, It Co. April 10, 11133 44 M HI.S. oi l. nke and Zanesville M.9W if Salt, forsnlohy tho subscriber, for oash or most kinds of produce. Z. I1ANFOHD. Sept. 12 1 .Yew Cash Store. THIIIE Subscriber has lust recoiled n new M. supplr of WwieriWii, E'leijA, West India nnd India GOODS; cniuprisine n Renernl assortment of nrlicles suited to the wants nf the country, nil selected with s;re;it care, mi l which he will sell as chenp for ensh, as they can be purchnsed nt any other place in the State. Mo bus on band, (direct from tho Stnte of Maine,) nud will now keep for sale, n general assortment of r'l-SH, of Ilist qunlity, vii: Co.h'Hh, Mnckornl, salted Sea Salmon, smoked English llerrniis, and Toncues nud inil. JOHN BROOKS. N.H. All persons indebted on neenunt or otherwise, nro requested to ninke payment. Sept. 25. 'J 1,1,1 BOI. I INO CLOTH, for snlo bv I.. UOOI'ALE li Co. Oct 4lh, I83J 4-1y IMKKEK'S COMPOUND VEGETABLE SVIllll' , For the Cure nf Jiheumatism and (.lout. WM. A. PARKER, the discovers and patentee of this villmihle im illcine. ml him. self afflicted for some four or live years with a disease, which some ul the scientific denom- lllttteu Uout Mill others Rheumatism, which, wbolber the one or the other, caused the severest piiiu pain so excruciating thnt it dis-toiled his limbs, and for n while disabled him, which the ordinary efforts of professional skill, ami the use of many remedies, hicrhly recommended, failing to cure, the (uflerer, eiiRerly seeking fur relief from nny tpiurlet, unit delermined to leave nothing untried which in mli t surest itsi.ll in likely to benifit him, wns fortunately 1ml to this discovery, Since Ihe iliscoveri i's own happy experience of the cllicucy of this spirit, iu iilfordiug him complete and permnni nt relief, it bus been tried with uncxntnpled success by rarious other persons, some of whose certificates are hereto iippruik'd. In it. tpmlities iiuthine in nntureciiii be in nre simple. It is purely vegetable, ns Iho well known odour of one of its ingredients will indicate, and theugh a compound, nil its ingrtdienls proceed Irom veeettihles perfectly innocent. In its ellects, the pnins ss hich it is professed to cure nre, in most instances, relieved without the knuwleilga nf the patient that it is operutiu; at nil ou the system. It is slightly puritHtive, decidedly nnti febrile, and us the most (tentle aperient is deliditful. While usins, it, the patient mny indulge his appetite in whulever is ne,recuhle to him, w ithout fear of injury, and even u moderate use of nrdent spiiils inn v be indulged without unv other in jury (hiiu that of retarding the cure. The oiscoveier then, having been prompted in the first iiislunce hy a desire to obtain relief for himielf, nnd bavin;; succeeded by expirimenl, nnd now feeling u laudable desire of confri-billing a blessing to the tinmen fnmily, ofTers Ibis valuable medicine to Ihe public ut so moderate a price, thnt it mny not be uut of ihe power of uny who mny be afflicted with these distressing disi nses tn procure relief. Subjoined is a copy of the certificates rc-ftrred to above : I do hereby certify, thnt I wns violently nfflicti d with the Omit : nnd from the use of Purker's Gout nud Rheiunntio inedicinf. wns relieved completely from the pnin. Given under my bund this 25! Ii ilny of August, 1033. WM. KOCK, of Geo. 1 hrreby certify, that I was violently afflicted with the Rheumatism, nnd by using Purker's Compound Vegetublu Spirii, was entirely relieved iu a short time. Given under inr hand, this 2M Nov. IB29. JSO. B. SMITH. 1831, Oct. 31st: I hereby certify thnt I bad two violent attacks of the Rheuniiilism, nnd in both attacks I have been relieved in a few ilny shy the use of Puiker's Compound Vegetable Spirit. JS. EDMUNDS. 1(131, Nov. I2ih: I hereby nertily that I htivefor several years been afflicted with a Rheumatic affectum in the brrnst, and hnva tried seveml medical characters, who have been unnble to effect a cure, and from Ihe uso of one bottle of Parker's Compound Vegetable Spirit have been much benefited, and feel relieved fioiu thccoaiplniuf. WM. REACH. 1(131, Oct. Otbi I hereby cerlify thnt I hail been a long time afflicted with the Rlieunia tisin, and wns at leneth induced tn resort to the use of Parker's Vezctable Spirit, from its beneficial effects iu the neighborhood, nnd from tbe use of one bottle was completely relieved. CHARLES W. TAYLOR. Samo Certificate. GEORGE S. MAP. 1031, Nov. ITtii: I hereby certify that my wile and myelf were both inflicted with Khi'timiitisni, and that I had not been clear of it lor several years. I obtained one bottle of 'inker's Compound Vegetable Spirit, and in n snort lime we were uoin relieved, and havo since continued clear ufit. As we tried no other remedy, have no reason to doubt but that the cure was effected by its use. WM. W Y ATT. The following Cerlifirate it from the Hon. V I'. Ursiii'ii. Northampton Co. (Vu.) March 12(b, 1033. Dear Sir 1 havu received your letter, in which you rctpictt me to give you (,lho best certificate my conscience will allow me to irive, ot the elficnry of Parker's Compound Veget.iblu Spirit." My conscience wi.l ul. low me to give, and I take grt-nt plensuru in giving,ii strong nml decided certificate upon that subject. krou knnw how subject J Mivo been to severe attacks of acute rlu umutism, mid bow intensely I have suffered Irom thnt disease. I have applied cajepnt oil, turpentine, strengthening plasters, irictiun, nml every tiling else which 1 could hear of us a remedy, but 1 never uxpeiienced (he least relief from any of them ; not so with your Compound Vegetable Spirit. I began (o use it ubuut two months ago, and continued it until I had taken nearly two bottles. It bus completely relieved me of the diseuse; and although I have exposed myself imprudently nud fre-(pienlly to dump mid cold wcathor, I have had no si inptoui ol a return of it. So fnr as in) experience extends, therefore, 1 feel fully nuthoiiied to express an opinion, that your medicine is an e Heel mil remedy fur rheumatism, und I unhesitatingly recommend it as such. You arc at liberty fo make whatever use you please of Ibis letter. Your Iriend, A. V. UPSHUR. Smyrna, Delaware, Nov. Mth, IH32. Dear Sir I received your lettcrilated 0lh Nov. with seven boltlis of your Compound Vegetable Spirit. I was pleased In get some more of your Piiiiacea, which cured me of (he most acute Rheumatism ; yen, I w.is almost entirely relieved in 4B hours afier I commenced Inking it, nnil will uso all my influence in introducing il iu our country. You may if you Ibiuk proper make use of my name uuiunu tbe rest who can leslify nf its efficacy. Yours respectfully, THOS. L. TE.MTLE. Mny 8th, 1833. I do hereby errlify, ba( I have been for many tears sorely nlilicted with rheumatism. during n gre.it pure cf whieh time, 1 have been perfectly disabled. I have tried many remedies highly recommended, and employed Ihe most skilllul mi dicul aid without any benefit, and finally had tn resort to your medicine, nud lake great pleasure in stnting, thnt although I ii in nisi , und hove been long afflicted, from It o use of a few hollies of your Corn pound Vegetable Spirit, I urn completely restored lo health and relieved from pnin: nnd 1 oniiiideiitlv recommend it, to the public, ns n safe, pleasant anil efficient remedy f"r rh,ii-;,(,. i. WM. DOl'lill TY. This Medicine may be had at the Store of ihn subscriber, on High street, where no almost immediate cure of Ihe Toulb-Ache, niny be obtained. JAMES M'DOWELL. Oct. 18 iliw r enKMPKIlANt K M.MAN it KS.for 1034 JL For sule nt the Ohio II mk Store, hy Vl.lll II 14 PI'TLVII Oct. 8 9